Science — Textbook & Study Material

Download the official textbook for Science and see the full chapter list so you know exactly what to cover.

Official textbook download

Science — official textbook — Free download from the official source.

What you will study (chapters)

Chapter 1: Nutrition in Plants
Chapter 2: Nutrition in Animals
Chapter 3: Fibre to Fabric
Chapter 4: Heat
Chapter 5: Acids, Bases and Salts
Chapter 6: Physical and Chemical Changes
Chapter 7: Weather, Climate and Adaptations of Animals to Climate
Chapter 8: Winds, Storms and Cyclones
Chapter 9: Soil
Chapter 10: Respiration in Organisms
Chapter 11: Transportation in Animals and Plants
Chapter 12: Reproduction in Plants
Chapter 13: Motion and Time
Chapter 14: Electric Current and its Effects
Chapter 15: Light
Chapter 16: Water: A Precious Resource
Chapter 17: Forests: Our Lifeline
Chapter 18: Wastewater Story

Frequently asked questions

Is the Science textbook available for free?

Yes — the book linked above is a free download. We link to the source rather than re-hosting it, so you always get the current edition. Check the edition against the syllabus for your exam year.

Is the Science textbook enough to score well, or do I need extra notes?

The official textbook is the core — most exam questions are set directly from it, so read it thoroughly first. Add concise notes and solved past papers for revision and exam practice rather than switching to unofficial books.

How should I study the Science textbook chapter by chapter?

Cover the high-weightage chapters first (use the exam pattern as a guide), make a one-page summary per chapter, and immediately solve a few past-paper questions on it. Active recall beats passive re-reading.

How can I prepare for Science faster?

Begin with the most-frequently-asked topics and the last few years of question papers, then test yourself under timed conditions. If you want guided help, you can use the free AI study tutor for Science — practise past-paper questions and get instant feedback — or a focused Science study guide that condenses the syllabus into the topics that matter most — both are free to start.